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January 8 Deadline for Specialty Crop Marketing Assistance Program
Southeast Regional Ag News
The FSA's $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program is now accepting applications through January 8. The goal of the program is to help specialty crop producers expand markets and manage higher costs.
Specialty Crop Program Applications and ACCESS Act Passes Senate
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA Farm Service Agency’s $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program is now accepting applications through January 8th, and the “Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act” unanimously passed in the Senate.
Matt Gellings
Idaho Ag Today
Matt Gellings broke both of his legs and couldn’t walk for six months after he crashed his snowmobile into a snow-covered stump in January of 2016.
Congress Resumes Farm Bill Efforts and House Passes Farmland Ownership Act
The Agribusiness Update
Congressional leaders from both parties say they’ll resume talks to get a Farm Bill passed before the end of the year, and the House of Representatives passed the “Protecting U.S. Farmland from Foreign Adversaries Act.”
Dairy Margin Coverage Risk Program Sign Ups Open Now
California Ag Today
The Dairy Margin Coverage risk management program sign-ups are open until the end of April. John Berge, the acting deputy administrator of farm programs for the Farm Service Agency, says its open to any dairy operation in the country.
Have a USDA Payment? Hop Online!
Southeast Regional Ag News
Starting in February, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says that most farm loan borrowers will be able to make loan payments online through the Pay My Loan feature on farmers.gov.
USDA Milk Loss Program Assistance Due Date Moved to Oct. 30
California Ag Today
The due date for USDA’S Milk Loss Program (MLP) is this coming Monday, October 30th. The USDA extended the application deadline from October 16th, allowing more time for eligible dairy farmers to apply for much-needed, weather-related disaster recovery assistance.
Supporting Agriculture in Idalia’s Wake
Southeast Regional Ag News
With damage from Hurricane Idalia being assessed, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is doing what it can to assist.
Farm Bill Extension and Plant-based Meats Slowed
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Chair GT Thompson says, "We're probably going to need an extension," referring to the 2023 Farm Bill, and U.S. consumers remain interested in plant-based meat alternatives, but higher prices have slowed purchases.
Florida Congressman Challenges USDA on Performance
Southeast Regional Ag News
At a recent budget hearing, Florida Congressman Scott Franklin pushed Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on USDA service, saying it’s not what it should be post-pandemic.
The KISS Method of Farm Loans
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new, simplified direct loan application is now available for all producers seeking a direct farm loan from the Farm Service Agency.
Consider Conservation Programs for Extra Income Potential
Line on Agriculture
USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator, Zach Ducheneaux was interviewed by Line on Agriculture Host, Lorrie Boyer at the 2023 Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida.
Conservation Priorities in the Next Farm Bill
Line on Agriculture
National Association of Conservation Districts Director of Government Affairs, Chris Young
FSA Emergency Relief Program Phase 1 Deadline Approaching… Phase 2 Coming Soon
California Ag Today
Phase one of the Emergency Relief Program is about to wrap up and has a deadline rapidly approaching. Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency Administrator, talks about the final part of ERP Phase One.
PLC, ARC, or STAX?
Southeast Regional Ag News
In 2023, FSA program decisions may not be as easy for cotton producers as they were in 2022.
FSA Emergency Relief Program Phase 1 Deadline Approaching… Phase 2 Coming Soon
California Ag Today
Phase one of the Emergency Relief Program is about to wrap up and has a deadline rapidly approaching. Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency Administrator, talks about the final part of ERP Phase One.
Time to Streamline the FSA Loan Process?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Slowing things down right at the get-go is the loan application. The initial paperwork is 29-pages at the short end according the USDA FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux.
FSA Emergency Relief Program Phase 1 Deadline Approaching… Phase 2 Coming Soon
California Ag Today
Phase one of the Emergency Relief Program is about to wrap up and has a deadline rapidly approaching. Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency Administrator, talks about the final part of ERP Phase One.
FSA Emergency Relief Program Phase 1 Deadline Approaching… Phase 2 Coming Soon
California Ag Today
Phase one of the Emergency Relief Program is about to wrap up and has a deadline rapidly approaching. Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency Administrator, talks about the final part of ERP Phase One.
Colorado River Waters in California and Online Grocery Sales Improve
The Agribusiness Update
California water agencies offer to take less Colorado River waters, and online grocery sales improve in third-quarter.